franchise
noun
a privilege of a public nature conferred on an individual, group, or company by a government.
franchised
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past participleof franchise.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof franchise.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
franchisenouna privilege of a public nature conferred on an individual, group, or company by a government.
Example Sentences
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He has also cited Greater Manchester's bus operating model, in which private bus firms bid to run services franchised by the local transport authority, as a possible model for regulating the water and energy sectors.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Domino’s has the bones of a great restaurant business: a franchised model, strong advertising, a powerful supply chain, and a brand built around value and convenience.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
They add to a network that includes more than 5,500 franchised UPS Stores, and Staples and Ulta Beauty shops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
The Student Loans Company said the regulations had been in place since 2011 and universities, including their franchised colleges, were responsible for ensuring courses were classified correctly.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
Instead of the franchised blandness of American cities, Alexandria is a city of mom-and-pop stores, all with signage screaming for attention, their wares encroaching on the streets.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
